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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 81.73 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 81.73 and 39.81 is: 54.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 81.73 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/81.73 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 81.73 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 3,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.67/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.93

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