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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.48 and 48.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.48 and 48.28 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.48 = 48.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.48 = 48.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.48 × 48.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 4,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.09/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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