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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.21 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.21 and 43.23 is: 59.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.21 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.21 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.21 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.94/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.64

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