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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 81.48 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 81.48 and 35.74 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 81.48 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/81.48 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 81.48 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 2,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912.10/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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