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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 89.74 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 89.74 and 34.21 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 89.74 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/89.74 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 89.74 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 3,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.01/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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