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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.83 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.83 and 39.88 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.83 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.83 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.83 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 3,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262.77/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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