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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 84.87 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 84.87 and 47.01 is: 64.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 84.87 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/84.87 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 84.87 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 3,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989.74/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.78

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