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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 82.49 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 82.49 and 41.41 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 82.49 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/82.49 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 82.49 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 3,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.91/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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