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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 81.46 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 81.46 and 48.22 is: 66.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 81.46 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/81.46 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 81.46 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 3,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928.00/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.46

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