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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.76 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.76 and 42.48 is: 58.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.76 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.76 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.76 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 3,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.43/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.64

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