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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 88.56 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 88.56 and 49.45 is: 74.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 88.56 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/88.56 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 88.56 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 4,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.29/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.20

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