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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.50 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.50 and 27.62 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.50 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.50 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.50 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 2,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471.99/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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