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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 89.40 and 36.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 89.40 and 36.80 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 89.40 = 36.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/89.40 = 36.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 89.40 × 36.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 3,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289.92/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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