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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.66 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.66 and 32.71 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.66 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.66 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.66 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 2,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932.78/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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