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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.73 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.73 and 43.58 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.73 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.73 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.73 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605.37/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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