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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.44 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.44 and 23.54 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.44 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.44 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.44 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 2,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104.91/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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