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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 82.56 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 82.56 and 41.43 is: 57.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 82.56 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/82.56 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 82.56 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 3,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420.46/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.15

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