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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 41.55 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.69 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.69 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.69 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 3,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435.36/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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