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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.92 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.92 and 41.86 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.92 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.92 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.92 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 3,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429.17/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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