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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 81.35 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 81.35 and 38.26 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 81.35 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/81.35 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 81.35 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 3,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.45/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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