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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 82.01 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 82.01 and 38.68 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 82.01 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/82.01 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 82.01 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 3,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.15/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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