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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.94 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.94 and 29.54 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.94 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.94 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.94 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 2,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.83/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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