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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 89.86 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 89.86 and 38.19 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 89.86 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/89.86 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 89.86 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 3,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.75/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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