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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.49 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.49 and 39.05 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.49 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.49 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.49 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 3,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.04/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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