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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.74 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.74 and 35.41 is: 48.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.74 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.74 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.74 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 2,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.62/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.86

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