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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 89.51 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 89.51 and 16.34 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 89.51 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/89.51 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 89.51 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 1,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.59/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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