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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 82.41 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 82.41 and 42.22 is: 58.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 82.41 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/82.41 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 82.41 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 3,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479.35/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.24

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