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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.63 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.63 and 21.22 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.63 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.63 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.63 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 1,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.70/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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