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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.64 and 39.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.64 and 39.35 is: 59.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.64 = 39.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.64 = 39.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.64 × 39.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 3,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.56/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.05

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