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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 89.36 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 89.36 and 41.52 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 89.36 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/89.36 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 89.36 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 3,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710.02/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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