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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 82.11 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 82.11 and 38.80 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 82.11 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/82.11 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 82.11 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185.87/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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