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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 89.46 and 49.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 89.46 and 49.41 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 89.46 = 49.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/89.46 = 49.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 89.46 × 49.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420.22/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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