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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.79 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.79 and 37.45 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.79 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.79 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.79 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.79/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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