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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.69 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.69 and 23.70 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.69 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.69 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.69 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 2,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126.00/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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