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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 81.93 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 81.93 and 38.64 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 81.93 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/81.93 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 81.93 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 3,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.78/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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