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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.11 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.11 and 35.06 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.11 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.11 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.11 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123.71/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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