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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 89.84 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 89.84 and 32.81 is: 49.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 89.84 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/89.84 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 89.84 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 2,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.28/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.23

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