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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 82.61 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 82.61 and 35.31 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 82.61 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/82.61 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 82.61 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 2,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916.78/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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