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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.59, 84.83 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.59, 84.83 and 48.43 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.59 : 84.83 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.59/84.83 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.59x = 84.83 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.59x = 4,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.18/56.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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