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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.24 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.24 and 35.52 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.24 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.24 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.24 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 3,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169.80/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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