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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.63 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.63 and 29.30 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.63 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.63 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.63 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 2,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625.56/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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