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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.62 and 41.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.62 and 41.48 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.62 = 41.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.62 = 41.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.62 × 41.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 3,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427.08/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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