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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.68, 81 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.68, 81 and 49.59 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.68 : 81 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.68/81 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.68x = 81 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.68x = 4,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016.79/58.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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