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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.58 and 21.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.58 and 21.21 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.58 = 21.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.58 = 21.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.58 × 21.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 1,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900.20/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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