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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.83 and 37.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.83 and 37.60 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.83 = 37.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.83 = 37.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.83 × 37.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 3,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.01/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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