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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.46 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.46 and 36.04 is: 49.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.46 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.46 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.46 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 2,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.82/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.76

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