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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.58 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.58 and 43.58 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.58 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.58 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.58 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 3,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598.21/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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