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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 29.23 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.49 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.49 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.49 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 2,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.79/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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