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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 81.36 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 81.36 and 37.15 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 81.36 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/81.36 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 81.36 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 3,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022.21/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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