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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.67 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.67 and 35.35 is: 48.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.67 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.67 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.67 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 2,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.00/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.79

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