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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 89.88 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 89.88 and 49.59 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 89.88 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/89.88 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 89.88 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 4,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.15/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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