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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.91 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.91 and 34.26 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.91 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.91 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.91 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079.98/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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