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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.05, 88.47 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.05, 88.47 and 43.66 is: 65.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.05 : 88.47 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.05/88.47 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.05x = 88.47 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.05x = 3,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862.60/59.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.41

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