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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 89.10 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 89.10 and 29.03 is: 43.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 89.10 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/89.10 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 89.10 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 2,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.13/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.50

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