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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.72 and 39.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.72 and 39.20 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.72 = 39.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.72 = 39.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.72 × 39.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242.21/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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