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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.69 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.69 and 39.18 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.69 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.69 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.69 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.01/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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