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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.43 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.43 and 29.15 is: 43.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.43 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.43 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.43 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 2,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.44/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.79

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