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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 88.44 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 88.44 and 49.52 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 88.44 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/88.44 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 88.44 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 4,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.55/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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