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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.37 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.37 and 38.34 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.37 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.37 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.37 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 3,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426.45/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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