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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.94, 81.30 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.94, 81.30 and 49.22 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.94 : 81.30 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.94/81.30 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.94x = 81.30 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.94x = 4,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001.59/58.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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