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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.93 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.93 and 37.15 is: 55.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.93 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.93 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.93 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 3,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.45/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.71

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