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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 90.01 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 90.01 and 32.91 is: 49.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 90.01 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/90.01 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 90.01 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 2,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.93/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.41

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