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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.63 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.63 and 48.91 is: 73.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.63 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.63 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.63 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 4,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334.89/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.36

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