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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.69 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.69 and 42.44 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.69 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.69 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.69 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 3,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509.36/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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