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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 89.97 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 89.97 and 19.41 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 89.97 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/89.97 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 89.97 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 1,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.04/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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