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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 89.49 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 89.49 and 36.87 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 89.49 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/89.49 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 89.49 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 3,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299.50/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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