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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.44 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.44 and 41.80 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.44 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.44 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.44 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 3,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.19/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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