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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 89.86 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 89.86 and 25.66 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 89.86 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/89.86 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 89.86 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 2,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.81/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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