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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 89.03 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 89.03 and 20.86 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 89.03 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/89.03 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 89.03 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 1,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.62/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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