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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 82.06 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 82.06 and 42.04 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 82.06 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/82.06 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 82.06 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 3,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.27/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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