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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 89.77 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 89.77 and 30.94 is: 46.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 89.77 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/89.77 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 89.77 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 2,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.48/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.38

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