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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 89.27 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 89.27 and 30.58 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 89.27 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/89.27 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 89.27 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 2,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.62/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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