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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 88.60 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 88.60 and 55.96 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 88.60 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/88.60 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 88.60 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 4,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.06/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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