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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.92 and 39.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.92 and 39.78 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.92 = 39.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.92 = 39.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.92 × 39.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 3,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.02/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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