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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.69 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.69 and 29.35 is: 44.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.69 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.69 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.69 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 2,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.03/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.04

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