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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.59, 59.98 and 39.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.59, 59.98 and 39.99 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.59 : 59.98 = 39.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.59/59.98 = 39.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.59x = 59.98 × 39.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.59x = 2,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.75/43.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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