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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 88.96 and 48.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 88.96 and 48.80 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 88.96 = 48.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/88.96 = 48.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 88.96 × 48.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341.25/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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