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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 82.65 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 82.65 and 38.07 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 82.65 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/82.65 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 82.65 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 3,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.49/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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