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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 81.39 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 81.39 and 42.59 is: 58.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 81.39 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/81.39 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 81.39 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 3,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465.78/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.79

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