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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.51 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.51 and 19.11 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.51 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.51 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.51 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 1,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.44/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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