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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 81.70 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 81.70 and 52.35 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 81.70 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/81.70 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 81.70 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 4,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277.03/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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