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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.28 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.28 and 37.82 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.28 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.28 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.28 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.51/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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