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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.88 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.88 and 32.96 is: 49.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.88 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.88 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.88 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 2,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.44/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.41

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