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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 89.91 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 89.91 and 34.30 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 89.91 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/89.91 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 89.91 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 3,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.91/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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