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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 109.83 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 109.83 and 59.48 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 109.83 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/109.83 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 109.83 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 6,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532.69/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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