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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 81.87 and 41.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 81.87 and 41.97 is: 57.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 81.87 = 41.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/81.87 = 41.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 81.87 × 41.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 3,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436.08/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.79

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