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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 89.46 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 89.46 and 19.06 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 89.46 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/89.46 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 89.46 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 1,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.88/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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