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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 82.43 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 82.43 and 52.20 is: 71.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 82.43 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/82.43 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 82.43 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 4,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302.85/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.87

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