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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 89.17 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 89.17 and 39.15 is: 58.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 89.17 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/89.17 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 89.17 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490.91/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.77

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