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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.59 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.59 and 47.47 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.59 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.59 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.59 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 4,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395.25/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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