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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 89.42 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 89.42 and 23.58 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 89.42 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/89.42 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 89.42 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 2,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.52/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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