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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 81.96 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 81.96 and 49.08 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 81.96 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/81.96 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 81.96 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022.60/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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