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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.76 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.76 and 48.33 is: 66.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.76 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.76 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.76 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 3,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999.55/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.73

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