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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 89.62 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 89.62 and 23.18 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 89.62 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/89.62 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 89.62 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 2,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.28/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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