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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 81.91 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 81.91 and 39.70 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 81.91 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/81.91 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 81.91 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 3,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251.83/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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