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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.73 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.73 and 23.75 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.73 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.73 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.73 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 2,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.09/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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