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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 88.55 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 88.55 and 22.47 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 88.55 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/88.55 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 88.55 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 1,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.72/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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