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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.05, 81.55 and 48.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.05, 81.55 and 48.79 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.05 : 81.55 = 48.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.05/81.55 = 48.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.05x = 81.55 × 48.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.05x = 3,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978.82/59.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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