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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.10 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.10 and 38.83 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.10 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.10 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.10 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459.70/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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