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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 81.60 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 81.60 and 49.98 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 81.60 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/81.60 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 81.60 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078.37/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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