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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.65, 89.50 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.65, 89.50 and 18.52 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.65 : 89.50 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.65/89.50 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.65x = 89.50 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.65x = 1,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657.50/59.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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