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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.69 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.69 and 38.13 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.69 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.69 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.69 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 3,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152.87/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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