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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 81.49 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 81.49 and 39.44 is: 54.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 81.49 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/81.49 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 81.49 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 3,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213.97/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.40

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