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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.72 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.72 and 49.67 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.72 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.72 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.72 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 4,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.15/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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