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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.72 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.72 and 35.78 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.72 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.72 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.72 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 3,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.18/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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