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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.57, 82.17 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.57, 82.17 and 37.73 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.57 : 82.17 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.57/82.17 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.57x = 82.17 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.57x = 3,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.86/59.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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