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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 82.44 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 82.44 and 43.11 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 82.44 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/82.44 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 82.44 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 3,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553.99/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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