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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.53 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.53 and 23.67 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.53 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.53 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.53 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 2,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119.18/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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