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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.77 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.77 and 23.77 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.77 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.77 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.77 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 2,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.55/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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