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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 81.40 and 39.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 81.40 and 39.64 is: 54.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 81.40 = 39.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/81.40 = 39.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 81.40 × 39.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 3,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.70/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.62

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