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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.60 and 32.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.60 and 32.72 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.60 = 32.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.60 = 32.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.60 × 32.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 2,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931.10/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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