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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 81.90 and 39.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 81.90 and 39.67 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 81.90 = 39.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/81.90 = 39.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 81.90 × 39.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 3,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.97/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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