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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 82.15 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 82.15 and 43.11 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 82.15 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/82.15 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 82.15 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541.38/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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