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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 82.30 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 82.30 and 43.30 is: 59.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 82.30 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/82.30 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 82.30 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 3,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.37/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.69

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