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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.10 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.10 and 35.36 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.10 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.10 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.10 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.58/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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