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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.79 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.79 and 47.85 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.79 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.79 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.79 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 4,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296.45/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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