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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 81.52 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 81.52 and 38.08 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 81.52 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/81.52 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 81.52 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 3,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104.62/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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