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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.90 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.90 and 34.22 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.90 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.90 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.90 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076.38/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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