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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 89.70 and 29.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 89.70 and 29.33 is: 43.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 89.70 = 29.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/89.70 = 29.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 89.70 × 29.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 2,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.45/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.97

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