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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 89.74 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 89.74 and 42.83 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 89.74 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/89.74 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 89.74 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 3,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843.51/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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