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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.74 and 39.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.74 and 39.57 is: 59.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.74 = 39.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.74 = 39.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.74 × 39.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 3,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551.01/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.27

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