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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 88.41 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 88.41 and 30.09 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 88.41 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/88.41 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 88.41 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 2,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.26/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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