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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.78, 83.88 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.78, 83.88 and 47.82 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.78 : 83.88 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.78/83.88 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.78x = 83.88 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.78x = 4,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.14/60.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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