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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.62 and 37.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.62 and 37.84 is: 56.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.62 = 37.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.62 = 37.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.62 × 37.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 3,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.38/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.64

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