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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.69 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.69 and 41.52 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.69 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.69 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.69 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 3,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433.03/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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