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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.93, 104.58 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.93, 104.58 and 49.59 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.93 : 104.58 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.93/104.58 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.93x = 104.58 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.93x = 5,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.12/69.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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