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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.50 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.50 and 39.44 is: 59.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.50 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.50 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.50 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 3,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.88/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.09

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