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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 81.88 and 43.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 81.88 and 43.00 is: 59.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 81.88 = 43.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/81.88 = 43.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 81.88 × 43.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 3,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520.53/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.34

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