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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 81.92 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 81.92 and 38.63 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 81.92 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/81.92 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 81.92 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 3,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.97/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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