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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.79 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.79 and 48.48 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.79 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.79 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.79 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304.30/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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