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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.38 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.38 and 21.06 is: 31.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.38 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.38 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.38 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 1,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.34/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.59

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