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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.54 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.54 and 43.94 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.54 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.54 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.54 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 3,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890.45/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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