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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.64 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.64 and 35.86 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.64 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.64 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.64 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 2,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927.30/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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