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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 89.70 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 89.70 and 48.40 is: 72.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 89.70 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/89.70 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 89.70 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 4,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341.48/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.56

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