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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 89.85 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 89.85 and 38.24 is: 57.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 89.85 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/89.85 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 89.85 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 3,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435.86/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.37

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