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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.80 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.80 and 38.55 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.80 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.80 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.80 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 3,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.20/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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