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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 89.59 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 89.59 and 49.60 is: 74.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 89.59 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/89.59 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 89.59 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 4,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443.66/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.40

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