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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.73 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.73 and 42.39 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.73 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.73 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.73 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 3,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.53/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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