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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 81.61 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 81.61 and 41.66 is: 57.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 81.61 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/81.61 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 81.61 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 3,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.90/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.46

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