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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 89.81 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 89.81 and 49.06 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 89.81 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/89.81 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 89.81 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.08/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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