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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 81.52 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 81.52 and 39.66 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 81.52 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/81.52 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 81.52 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 3,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232.90/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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