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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 89.70 and 42.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 89.70 and 42.70 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 89.70 = 42.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/89.70 = 42.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 89.70 × 42.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830.19/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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