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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 89.97 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 89.97 and 25.72 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 89.97 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/89.97 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 89.97 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 2,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314.19/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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