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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.83 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.83 and 52.38 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.83 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.83 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.83 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.99/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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