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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 89.52 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 89.52 and 39.44 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 89.52 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/89.52 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 89.52 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 3,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530.67/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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