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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.82 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.82 and 34.16 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.82 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.82 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.82 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 3,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.25/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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