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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89.14 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89.14 and 49.81 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89.14 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89.14 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89.14 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 4,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439.62/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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