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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 89.65 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 89.65 and 59.14 is: 88.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 89.65 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/89.65 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 89.65 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 5,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301.90/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.63

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