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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 89.76 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 89.76 and 37 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 89.76 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/89.76 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 89.76 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 3,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.12/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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