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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 81.42 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 81.42 and 34.45 is: 47.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 81.42 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/81.42 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 81.42 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 2,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.78/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.53

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