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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.45 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.45 and 37.19 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.45 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.45 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.45 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 3,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029.13/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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