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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.43 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.43 and 35.25 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.43 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.43 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.43 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 3,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152.41/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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