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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 88.37 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 88.37 and 36.14 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 88.37 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/88.37 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 88.37 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 3,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193.51/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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