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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 88.97 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 88.97 and 28.91 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 88.97 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/88.97 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 88.97 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 2,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572.42/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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