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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.67 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.67 and 38.48 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.67 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.67 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.67 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.66/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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