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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 88.98 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 88.98 and 49.15 is: 73.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 88.98 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/88.98 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 88.98 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 4,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.37/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.61

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