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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 82.38 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 82.38 and 43.32 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 82.38 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/82.38 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 82.38 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 3,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568.70/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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