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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89 and 32.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89 and 32.36 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89 = 32.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89 = 32.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89 × 32.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 2,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.04/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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