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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 81.97 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 81.97 and 37.55 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 81.97 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/81.97 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 81.97 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077.97/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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