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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.71 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.71 and 38.49 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.71 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.71 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.71 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 3,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.02/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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