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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 89.71 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 89.71 and 34.16 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 89.71 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/89.71 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 89.71 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 3,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063.96/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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