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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.80 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.80 and 39.84 is: 54.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.80 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.80 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.80 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258.91/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.97

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