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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.69 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.69 and 23.69 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.69 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.69 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.69 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 2,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.86/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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