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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 89.16 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 89.16 and 35.08 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 89.16 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/89.16 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 89.16 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 3,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.29/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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