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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.63 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.63 and 52.46 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.63 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.63 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.63 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282.31/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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