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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 89.64 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 89.64 and 29.35 is: 43.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 89.64 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/89.64 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 89.64 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 2,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.93/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.97

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