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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 89.49 and 41.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 89.49 and 41.37 is: 62.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 89.49 = 41.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/89.49 = 41.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 89.49 × 41.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702.20/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.09

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