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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 89.48 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 89.48 and 39.47 is: 59.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 89.48 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/89.48 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 89.48 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 3,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531.43/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.18

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