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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.65 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.65 and 35.39 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.65 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.65 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.65 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 3,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.71/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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