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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 89.12 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 89.12 and 20.91 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 89.12 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/89.12 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 89.12 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 1,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.50/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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