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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 79.89 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 79.89 and 48.19 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 79.89 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/79.89 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 79.89 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 3,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.90/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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