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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 82.61 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 82.61 and 42.65 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 82.61 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/82.61 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 82.61 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 3,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.01/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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