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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.54 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.54 and 27.65 is: 41.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.54 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.54 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.54 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 2,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.78/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.48

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