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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 82.49 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 82.49 and 39.07 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 82.49 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/82.49 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 82.49 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 3,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222.48/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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