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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 81.94 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 81.94 and 43.96 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 81.94 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/81.94 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 81.94 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 3,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602.08/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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