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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 82.19 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 82.19 and 37.69 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 82.19 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/82.19 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 82.19 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.63/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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