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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 89.18 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 89.18 and 20.94 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 89.18 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/89.18 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 89.18 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 1,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.98/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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