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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.80 and 37.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.80 and 37.07 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.80 = 37.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.80 = 37.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.80 × 37.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 3,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328.68/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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