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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 82.31 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 82.31 and 38.66 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 82.31 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/82.31 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 82.31 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 3,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.91/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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