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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 81.56 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 81.56 and 41.70 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 81.56 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/81.56 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 81.56 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 3,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.05/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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