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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 81.58 and 48.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 81.58 and 48.20 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 81.58 = 48.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/81.58 = 48.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 81.58 × 48.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 3,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932.24/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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