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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 81.78 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 81.78 and 35.96 is: 49.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 81.78 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/81.78 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 81.78 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 2,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.81/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.63

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