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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.26 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.26 and 37.89 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.26 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.26 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.26 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 3,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381.97/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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