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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.36 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.36 and 36.73 is: 55.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.36 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.36 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.36 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282.06/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.08

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