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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 89.18 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 89.18 and 49.76 is: 74.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 89.18 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/89.18 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 89.18 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 4,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437.60/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.98

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