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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 89.51 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 89.51 and 16.92 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 89.51 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/89.51 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 89.51 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 1,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.42/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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