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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.72 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.72 and 49.47 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.72 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.72 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.72 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 4,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042.47/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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