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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.90 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.90 and 25.67 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.90 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.90 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.90 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 2,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.16/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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