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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 89 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 89 and 27.26 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 89 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/89 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 89 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 2,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426.14/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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