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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 81.95 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 81.95 and 37.56 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 81.95 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/81.95 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 81.95 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 3,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078.16/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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