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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 82.42 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 82.42 and 35.15 is: 48.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 82.42 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/82.42 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 82.42 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 2,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897.06/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.51

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