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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 89.46 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 89.46 and 59.72 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 89.46 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/89.46 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 89.46 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 5,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.55/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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