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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.82 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.82 and 59.95 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.82 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.82 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.82 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 21,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809.60/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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