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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.50 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.50 and 26.94 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.50 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.50 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.50 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 2,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384.19/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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