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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 82.17 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 82.17 and 37.71 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 82.17 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/82.17 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 82.17 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 3,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.63/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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