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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.55 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.55 and 34.02 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.55 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.55 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.55 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 3,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046.29/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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