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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 81.67 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 81.67 and 35.87 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 81.67 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/81.67 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 81.67 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 2,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.50/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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