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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 89.03 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 89.03 and 49.23 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 89.03 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/89.03 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 89.03 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 4,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382.95/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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