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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 82.11 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 82.11 and 38.74 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 82.11 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/82.11 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 82.11 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.15/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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