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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 81.90 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 81.90 and 52.05 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 81.90 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/81.90 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 81.90 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 4,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262.90/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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