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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.72 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.72 and 39.82 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.72 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.72 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.72 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 3,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254.09/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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