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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 81.41 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 81.41 and 37.17 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 81.41 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/81.41 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 81.41 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 3,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.10/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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