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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.53 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.53 and 34.31 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.53 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.53 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.53 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 3,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037.46/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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