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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 89.74 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 89.74 and 21.33 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 89.74 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/89.74 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 89.74 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 1,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914.18/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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