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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 89.82 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 89.82 and 17.13 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 89.82 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/89.82 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 89.82 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 1,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.12/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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