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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.33 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.33 and 25.33 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.33 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.33 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.33 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 2,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262.73/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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