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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.64 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.64 and 29.28 is: 43.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.64 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.64 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.64 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 2,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.66/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.93

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