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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 81.99 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 81.99 and 34.85 is: 48.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 81.99 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/81.99 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 81.99 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 2,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857.43/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.09

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