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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 89.26 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 89.26 and 29.07 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 89.26 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/89.26 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 89.26 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 2,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.42/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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