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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.68 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.68 and 49.97 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.68 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.68 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.68 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 4,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080.89/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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