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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.65, 89.40 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.65, 89.40 and 36.88 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.65 : 89.40 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.65/89.40 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.65x = 89.40 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.65x = 3,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297.07/59.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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