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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 89.40 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 89.40 and 48.70 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 89.40 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/89.40 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 89.40 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 4,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.07/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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