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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 88.65 and 41.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 88.65 and 41.93 is: 62.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 88.65 = 41.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/88.65 = 41.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 88.65 × 41.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 3,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717.09/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.99

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