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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 89.94 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 89.94 and 19.39 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 89.94 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/89.94 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 89.94 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 1,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743.49/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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