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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 88.42 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 88.42 and 34.97 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 88.42 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/88.42 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 88.42 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 3,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092.05/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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