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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 89.28 and 39.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 89.28 and 39.27 is: 58.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 89.28 = 39.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/89.28 = 39.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 89.28 × 39.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 3,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506.03/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.82

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