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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.65 and 37.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.65 and 37.38 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.65 = 37.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.65 = 37.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.65 × 37.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 3,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051.89/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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