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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.73 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.73 and 41.87 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.73 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.73 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.73 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 3,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756.55/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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