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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.46 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.46 and 27.18 is: 40.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.46 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.46 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.46 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 2,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431.52/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.74

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