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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.64 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.64 and 39.19 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.64 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.64 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.64 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238.57/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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