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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82 and 59.28 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860.96/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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