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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 89.65 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 89.65 and 23.69 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 89.65 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/89.65 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 89.65 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 2,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.73/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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