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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.59 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.59 and 31.25 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.59 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.59 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.59 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 2,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.69/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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