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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.34 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.34 and 38.95 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.34 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.34 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.34 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.14/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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