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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 82.37 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 82.37 and 37.56 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 82.37 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/82.37 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 82.37 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 3,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.01/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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