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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 89.88 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 89.88 and 39.60 is: 59.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 89.88 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/89.88 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 89.88 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 3,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558.80/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.37

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