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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.61 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.61 and 48.22 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.61 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.61 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.61 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935.23/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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