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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.30 and 25.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.30 and 25.28 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.30 = 25.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.30 = 25.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.30 × 25.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 2,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257.50/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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