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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 89.60 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 89.60 and 32.80 is: 49.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 89.60 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/89.60 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 89.60 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 2,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938.88/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.15

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