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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 81.91 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 81.91 and 38.64 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 81.91 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/81.91 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 81.91 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 3,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.00/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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