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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 89.10 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 89.10 and 36.44 is: 54.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 89.10 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/89.10 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 89.10 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 3,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246.80/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.72

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