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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.66 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.66 and 19.20 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.66 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.66 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.66 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 1,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.38/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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