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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 82.68 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 82.68 and 43.64 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 82.68 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/82.68 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 82.68 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 3,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.25/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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