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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 89.45 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 89.45 and 16.88 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 89.45 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/89.45 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 89.45 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 1,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.38/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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