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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 85.02 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 85.02 and 47.74 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 85.02 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/85.02 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 85.02 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 4,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058.85/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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