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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.25 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.25 and 41.22 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.25 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.25 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.25 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.73/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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