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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 81.39 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 81.39 and 41.51 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 81.39 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/81.39 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 81.39 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 3,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378.50/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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