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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.59 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.59 and 37.31 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.59 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.59 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.59 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043.53/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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