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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 89.27 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 89.27 and 29.11 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 89.27 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/89.27 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 89.27 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 2,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.65/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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