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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.39, 104.12 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.39, 104.12 and 59.19 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.39 : 104.12 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.39/104.12 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.39x = 104.12 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.39x = 6,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162.86/75.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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