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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.65, 89.51 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.65, 89.51 and 29.23 is: 43.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.65 : 89.51 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.65/89.51 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.65x = 89.51 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.65x = 2,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616.38/59.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.86

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