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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.24 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.24 and 48.18 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.24 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.24 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.24 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 4,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299.58/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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