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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 89.07 and 25.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 89.07 and 25.18 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 89.07 = 25.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/89.07 = 25.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 89.07 × 25.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 2,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242.78/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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