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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 89.13 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 89.13 and 28.99 is: 43.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 89.13 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/89.13 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 89.13 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 2,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.88/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.50

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