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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 89.84 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 89.84 and 37.15 is: 55.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 89.84 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/89.84 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 89.84 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 3,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337.42/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.63

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