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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 89.64 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 89.64 and 35.72 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 89.64 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/89.64 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 89.64 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 3,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.94/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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