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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.70 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.70 and 29.36 is: 44.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.70 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.70 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.70 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 2,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.59/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.06

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