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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 88.37 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 88.37 and 52.95 is: 79.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 88.37 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/88.37 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 88.37 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 4,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679.19/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.27

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