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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 82.46 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 82.46 and 39.02 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 82.46 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/82.46 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 82.46 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 3,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217.27/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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