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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.24 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.24 and 39.24 is: 58.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.24 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.24 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.24 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.58/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.76

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