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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 82.09 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 82.09 and 38.76 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 82.09 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/82.09 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 82.09 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 3,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.81/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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