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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 89.01 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 89.01 and 26.83 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 89.01 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/89.01 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 89.01 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 2,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.14/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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