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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 82.04 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 82.04 and 43.91 is: 60.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 82.04 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/82.04 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 82.04 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 3,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602.38/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.69

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