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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 89.43 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 89.43 and 59.28 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 89.43 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/89.43 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 89.43 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 5,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301.41/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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