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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 81.90 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 81.90 and 43.06 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 81.90 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/81.90 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 81.90 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526.61/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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