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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 89.29 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 89.29 and 18.97 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 89.29 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/89.29 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 89.29 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 1,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.83/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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