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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89.13 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89.13 and 18.85 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89.13 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89.13 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89.13 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 1,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.65/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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