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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.79, 89.55 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.79, 89.55 and 35.76 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.79 : 89.55 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.79/89.55 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.79x = 89.55 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.79x = 3,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202.31/59.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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