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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 81.88 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 81.88 and 43.03 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 81.88 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/81.88 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 81.88 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 3,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.30/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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