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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 90.04 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 90.04 and 39.61 is: 59.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 90.04 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/90.04 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 90.04 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 3,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.48/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.47

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