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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.45 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.45 and 48.21 is: 66.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.45 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.45 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.45 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926.70/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.37

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