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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 81.53 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 81.53 and 39.47 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 81.53 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/81.53 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 81.53 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 3,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217.91/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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