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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.39 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.39 and 43.51 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.39 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.39 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.39 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889.36/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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