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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 89.55 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 89.55 and 16.37 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 89.55 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/89.55 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 89.55 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 1,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.49/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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