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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 82.54 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 82.54 and 42.33 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 82.54 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/82.54 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 82.54 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 3,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.92/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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