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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 89.48 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 89.48 and 21.63 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 89.48 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/89.48 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 89.48 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 1,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.95/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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