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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.56, 82.11 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.56, 82.11 and 37.72 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.56 : 82.11 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.56/82.11 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.56x = 82.11 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.56x = 3,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.19/59.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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