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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.75, 89.62 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.75, 89.62 and 23.67 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.75 : 89.62 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.75/89.62 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.75x = 89.62 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.75x = 2,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.31/59.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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