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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.74 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.74 and 34.67 is: 47.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.74 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.74 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.74 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 2,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.34/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.84

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