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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.88 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.88 and 25.69 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.88 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.88 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.88 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 2,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309.02/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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