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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 88.56 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 88.56 and 21.04 is: 31.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 88.56 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/88.56 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 88.56 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 1,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.30/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.56

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