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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.38 and 21.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.38 and 21.07 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.38 = 21.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.38 = 21.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.38 × 21.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 1,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.24/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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