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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 82.88 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 82.88 and 47.80 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 82.88 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/82.88 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 82.88 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 3,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.66/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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