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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.80 and 39.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.80 and 39.92 is: 55.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.80 = 39.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.80 = 39.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.80 × 39.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.46/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.09

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