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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.53 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.53 and 35.35 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.53 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.53 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.53 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 3,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.89/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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