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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.02 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.02 and 30.45 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.02 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.02 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.02 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 2,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710.66/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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