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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 29.27 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.49 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.49 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.49 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 2,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.37/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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