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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 81.51 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 81.51 and 34.50 is: 47.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 81.51 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/81.51 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 81.51 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 2,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.10/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.61

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