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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 82.47 and 37.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 82.47 and 37.90 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 82.47 = 37.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/82.47 = 37.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 82.47 × 37.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 3,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.61/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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