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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.57, 82.25 and 41.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.57, 82.25 and 41.17 is: 56.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.57 : 82.25 = 41.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.57/82.25 = 41.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.57x = 82.25 × 41.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.57x = 3,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385.62/59.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.83

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