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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 89.86 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 89.86 and 38.34 is: 57.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 89.86 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/89.86 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 89.86 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 3,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445.14/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.43

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