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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.94 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.94 and 48.35 is: 66.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.94 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.94 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.94 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.42/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.69

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