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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 89.86 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 89.86 and 43.88 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 89.86 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/89.86 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 89.86 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 3,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943.06/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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