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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 89.25 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 89.25 and 52.35 is: 78.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 89.25 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/89.25 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 89.25 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 4,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672.24/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.53

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