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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 89.60 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 89.60 and 34.05 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 89.60 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/89.60 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 89.60 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 3,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051.14/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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