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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 81.66 and 49.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 81.66 and 49.74 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 81.66 = 49.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/81.66 = 49.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 81.66 × 49.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061.77/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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