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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 81.35 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 81.35 and 49.85 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 81.35 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/81.35 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 81.35 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 4,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.05/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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