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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.93 and 43.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.93 and 43.89 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.93 = 43.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.93 = 43.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.93 × 43.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595.91/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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