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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.44 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.44 and 46.94 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.44 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.44 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.44 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 4,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151.37/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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