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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.79 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.79 and 34.19 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.79 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.79 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.79 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 3,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.01/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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