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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.12 and 43.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.12 and 43.19 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.12 = 43.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.12 = 43.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.12 × 43.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546.35/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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