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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 89.18 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 89.18 and 18.86 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 89.18 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/89.18 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 89.18 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 1,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.10/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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