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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.85 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.85 and 37.49 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.85 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.85 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.85 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 3,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.56/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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