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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.68 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.68 and 37.39 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.68 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.68 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.68 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053.90/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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