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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.50 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.50 and 24.76 is: 37.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.50 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.50 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.50 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 2,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191.26/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.14

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