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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 81.56 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 81.56 and 34.54 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 81.56 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/81.56 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 81.56 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 2,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.08/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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