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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 82.59 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 82.59 and 35.29 is: 48.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 82.59 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/82.59 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 82.59 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 2,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.60/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.69

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