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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 89.48 and 25.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 89.48 and 25.41 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 89.48 = 25.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/89.48 = 25.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 89.48 × 25.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 2,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.69/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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