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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.98 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.98 and 49.70 is: 74.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.98 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.98 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.98 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 4,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.31/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.59

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