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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 81.50 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 81.50 and 39.66 is: 54.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 81.50 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/81.50 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 81.50 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 3,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232.29/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.77

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