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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.75 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.75 and 48.50 is: 72.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.75 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.75 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.75 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.18/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.62

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