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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 81.53 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 81.53 and 38.38 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 81.53 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/81.53 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 81.53 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 3,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.12/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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