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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 81.86 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 81.86 and 36.03 is: 49.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 81.86 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/81.86 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 81.86 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 2,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949.42/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.70

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