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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.04 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.04 and 41.33 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.04 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.04 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.04 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680.02/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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