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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.05, 88.57 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.05, 88.57 and 16.30 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.05 : 88.57 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.05/88.57 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.05x = 88.57 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.05x = 1,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.51/59.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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