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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.92 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.92 and 42.76 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.92 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.92 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.92 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502.90/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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