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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 82.31 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 82.31 and 39.97 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 82.31 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/82.31 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 82.31 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 3,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289.82/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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