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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.86 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.86 and 35.56 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.86 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.86 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.86 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.76/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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