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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 81.55 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 81.55 and 43.64 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 81.55 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/81.55 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 81.55 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 3,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558.84/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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