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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 89.90 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 89.90 and 29.50 is: 44.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 89.90 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/89.90 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 89.90 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 2,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652.05/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.22

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