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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 89.99 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 89.99 and 43.76 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 89.99 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/89.99 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 89.99 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 3,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937.74/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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