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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.74 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.74 and 25.58 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.74 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.74 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.74 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 2,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295.81/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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