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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.79 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.79 and 37.01 is: 55.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.79 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.79 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.79 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 3,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.92/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.53

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