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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 82.38 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 82.38 and 48.69 is: 66.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 82.38 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/82.38 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 82.38 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 4,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.08/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.97

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