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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 89.88 and 32.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 89.88 and 32.53 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 89.88 = 32.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/89.88 = 32.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 89.88 × 32.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 2,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.80/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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