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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.50 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.50 and 52.35 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.50 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.50 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.50 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 4,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.91/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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