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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 81.52 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 81.52 and 34.52 is: 47.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 81.52 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/81.52 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 81.52 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 2,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.07/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.64

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