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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89.04 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89.04 and 43.16 is: 64.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89.04 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89.04 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89.04 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842.97/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.67

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