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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 81.91 and 57.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 81.91 and 57.73 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 81.91 = 57.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/81.91 = 57.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 81.91 × 57.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 4,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728.66/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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