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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 89.17 and 39.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 89.17 and 39.23 is: 58.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 89.17 = 39.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/89.17 = 39.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 89.17 × 39.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 3,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497.50/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.74

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