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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.72 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.72 and 43.54 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.72 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.72 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.72 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601.63/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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