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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.87 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.87 and 37.50 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.87 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.87 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.87 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 3,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.13/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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