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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.44 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.44 and 31.96 is: 47.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.44 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.44 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.44 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 2,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.54/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.91

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