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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89.14 and 41.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89.14 and 41.06 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89.14 = 41.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89.14 = 41.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89.14 × 41.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.09/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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