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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 81.63 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 81.63 and 38.43 is: 53.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 81.63 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/81.63 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 81.63 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137.04/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.03

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