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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 82.01 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 82.01 and 39.94 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 82.01 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/82.01 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 82.01 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.87/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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