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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 82.08 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 82.08 and 37.65 is: 51.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 82.08 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/82.08 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 82.08 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 3,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.58/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.95

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