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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 88.51 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 88.51 and 22.44 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 88.51 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/88.51 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 88.51 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 1,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.16/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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