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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.03 and 39.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.03 and 39.09 is: 58.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.03 = 39.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.03 = 39.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.03 × 39.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480.61/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.62

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