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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 82.15 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 82.15 and 37.71 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 82.15 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/82.15 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 82.15 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 3,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.88/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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