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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.62 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.62 and 23.17 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.62 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.62 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.62 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 2,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.50/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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