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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 81.70 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 81.70 and 34.65 is: 47.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 81.70 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/81.70 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 81.70 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 2,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830.91/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.82

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