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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 82.12 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 82.12 and 39.86 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 82.12 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/82.12 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 82.12 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 3,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272.99/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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