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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.91, 81.23 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.91, 81.23 and 48.52 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.91 : 81.23 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.91/81.23 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.91x = 81.23 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.91x = 3,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941.20/58.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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