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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 81.67 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 81.67 and 43.47 is: 59.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 81.67 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/81.67 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 81.67 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 3,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.19/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.91

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