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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 81.38 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 81.38 and 52.23 is: 71.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 81.38 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/81.38 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 81.38 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 4,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.48/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.90

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