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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 89.39 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 89.39 and 25.37 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 89.39 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/89.39 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 89.39 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 2,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268.11/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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