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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.77 and 29.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.77 and 29.38 is: 44.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.77 = 29.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.77 = 29.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.77 × 29.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 2,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.44/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.07

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