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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.79, 82.49 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.79, 82.49 and 35.23 is: 48.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.79 : 82.49 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.79/82.49 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.79x = 82.49 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.79x = 2,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.12/59.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.61

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