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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 90.01 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 90.01 and 38.32 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 90.01 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/90.01 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 90.01 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 3,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449.01/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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