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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 81.41 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 81.41 and 38.31 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 81.41 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/81.41 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 81.41 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 3,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118.63/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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