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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.98 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.98 and 37.59 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.98 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.98 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.98 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081.44/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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