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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.08 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.08 and 49.80 is: 74.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.08 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.08 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.08 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436.18/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.53

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