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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.27 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.27 and 23.44 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.27 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.27 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.27 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 2,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.32/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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