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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 89.75 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 89.75 and 19.26 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 89.75 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/89.75 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 89.75 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 1,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.49/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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