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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 81.39 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 81.39 and 42.66 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 81.39 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/81.39 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 81.39 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 3,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472.10/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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