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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.37 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.37 and 49.66 is: 74.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.37 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.37 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.37 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 4,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388.53/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.09

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