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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 88.48 and 39.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 88.48 and 39.75 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 88.48 = 39.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/88.48 = 39.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 88.48 × 39.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 3,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517.08/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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