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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 89.01 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 89.01 and 28.52 is: 42.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 89.01 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/89.01 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 89.01 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 2,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.98/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.74

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