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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.43 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.43 and 38.28 is: 57.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.43 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.43 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.43 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 3,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423.38/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.34

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