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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 49.01 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.69 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.69 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.69 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.10/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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