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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 88.56 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 88.56 and 26.96 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 88.56 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/88.56 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 88.56 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 2,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387.58/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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