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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 89.06 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 89.06 and 22.80 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 89.06 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/89.06 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 89.06 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 2,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.57/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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