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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.69 and 34.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.69 and 34.63 is: 47.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.69 = 34.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.69 = 34.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.69 × 34.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 2,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.92/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.79

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