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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 89.03 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 89.03 and 32.28 is: 48.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 89.03 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/89.03 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 89.03 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 2,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873.89/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.43

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