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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.76 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.76 and 32.78 is: 49.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.76 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.76 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.76 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 2,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.97/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.16

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