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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 82.42 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 82.42 and 37.92 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 82.42 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/82.42 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 82.42 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 3,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.37/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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