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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.16 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.16 and 38.82 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.16 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.16 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.16 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 3,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.45/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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