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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.74 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.74 and 42.90 is: 59.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.74 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.74 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.74 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506.65/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.15

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