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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 82.61 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 82.61 and 48.93 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 82.61 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/82.61 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 82.61 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 4,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042.11/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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