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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.10 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.10 and 35.32 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.10 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.10 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.10 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 3,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.01/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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