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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.58 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.58 and 49.90 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.58 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.58 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.58 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 4,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070.84/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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