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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 82.49 and 37.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 82.49 and 37.95 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 82.49 = 37.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/82.49 = 37.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 82.49 × 37.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 3,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130.31/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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