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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 82.46 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 82.46 and 43.45 is: 59.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 82.46 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/82.46 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 82.46 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 3,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.79/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.86

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