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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.62 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.62 and 37.02 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.62 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.62 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.62 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.47/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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