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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 81.90 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 81.90 and 48.33 is: 66.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 81.90 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/81.90 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 81.90 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 3,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958.23/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.79

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