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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.13 and 48.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.13 and 48.58 is: 72.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.13 = 48.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.13 = 48.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.13 × 48.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 4,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.94/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.92

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