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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 89.33 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 89.33 and 37.87 is: 56.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 89.33 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/89.33 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 89.33 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 3,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.93/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.87

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