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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 89.07 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 89.07 and 35.32 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 89.07 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/89.07 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 89.07 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 3,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.95/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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