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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 81.60 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 81.60 and 43.66 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 81.60 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/81.60 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 81.60 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 3,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562.66/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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