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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 89.15 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 89.15 and 30.54 is: 45.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 89.15 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/89.15 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 89.15 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 2,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.20/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.81

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