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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.83 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.83 and 34.22 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.83 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.83 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.83 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.98/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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