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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 89.83 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 89.83 and 16.55 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 89.83 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/89.83 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 89.83 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 1,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.69/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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