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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 89.03 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 89.03 and 25.11 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 89.03 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/89.03 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 89.03 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 2,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.61/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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