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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.89, 88.31 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.89, 88.31 and 39.66 is: 59.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.89 : 88.31 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.89/88.31 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.89x = 88.31 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.89x = 3,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502.18/58.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.47

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