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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.59 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.59 and 32.66 is: 49.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.59 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.59 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.59 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 2,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925.54/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.01

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