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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89.08 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89.08 and 27.29 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89.08 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89.08 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89.08 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 2,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430.99/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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