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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.59 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.59 and 43.14 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.59 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.59 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.59 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.77/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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