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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.94, 81.39 and 48.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.94, 81.39 and 48.05 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.94 : 81.39 = 48.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.94/81.39 = 48.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.94x = 81.39 × 48.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.94x = 3,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910.79/58.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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