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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.63 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.63 and 30.87 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.63 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.63 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.63 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 2,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.72/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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