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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 81.97 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 81.97 and 49.05 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 81.97 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/81.97 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 81.97 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 4,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020.51/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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