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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 81.54 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 81.54 and 34.54 is: 47.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 81.54 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/81.54 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 81.54 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 2,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816.65/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.66

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