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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 82.35 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 82.35 and 59.16 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 82.35 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/82.35 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 82.35 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871.53/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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