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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.58, 83.66 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.58, 83.66 and 47.48 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.58 : 83.66 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.58/83.66 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.58x = 83.66 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.58x = 3,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972.18/60.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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