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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.49 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.49 and 42.52 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.49 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.49 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.49 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805.11/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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