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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 82.59 and 49.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 82.59 and 49.63 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 82.59 = 49.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/82.59 = 49.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 82.59 × 49.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 4,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098.53/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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