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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 82.33 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 82.33 and 37.81 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 82.33 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/82.33 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 82.33 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 3,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.90/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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