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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 81.45 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 81.45 and 52.65 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 81.45 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/81.45 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 81.45 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 4,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288.34/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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