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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.93 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.93 and 25.71 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.93 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.93 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.93 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 2,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.10/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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