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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 89.76 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 89.76 and 25.59 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 89.76 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/89.76 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 89.76 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 2,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296.96/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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