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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 81.72 and 41.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 81.72 and 41.77 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 81.72 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/81.72 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 81.72 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 3,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413.44/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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