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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 89 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 89 and 36.52 is: 54.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 89 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/89 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 89 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250.28/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.70

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