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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 89.08 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 89.08 and 23.33 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 89.08 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/89.08 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 89.08 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 2,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078.24/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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