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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.67 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.67 and 29.34 is: 43.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.67 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.67 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.67 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 2,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.92/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.99

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