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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.59 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.59 and 41.73 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.59 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.59 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.59 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 3,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.76/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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