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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 82.26 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 82.26 and 52.34 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 82.26 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/82.26 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 82.26 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 4,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.49/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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