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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 82 and 37.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 82 and 37.63 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 82 = 37.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/82 = 37.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 82 × 37.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 3,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.66/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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