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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 89.84 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 89.84 and 38.53 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 89.84 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/89.84 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 89.84 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 3,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.34/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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