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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.22 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.22 and 36.64 is: 54.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.22 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.22 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.22 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269.02/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.96

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