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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.69 and 35.37 is: 48.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.69 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.69 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.69 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 2,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.75/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.79

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