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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.70 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.70 and 28.96 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.70 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.70 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.70 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 2,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597.53/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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