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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 82.41 and 37.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 82.41 and 37.90 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 82.41 = 37.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/82.41 = 37.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 82.41 × 37.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 3,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.15/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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