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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.92 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.92 and 48.39 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.92 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.92 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.92 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 4,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302.84/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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