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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 88.51 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 88.51 and 28.57 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 88.51 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/88.51 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 88.51 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 2,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.73/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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