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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 89.40 and 39.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 89.40 and 39.29 is: 58.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 89.40 = 39.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/89.40 = 39.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 89.40 × 39.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 3,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512.53/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.88

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