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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.90 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.90 and 49.02 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.90 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.90 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.90 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.74/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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