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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 89.19 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 89.19 and 28.97 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 89.19 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/89.19 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 89.19 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 2,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.83/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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