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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 88.41 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 88.41 and 36.16 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 88.41 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/88.41 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 88.41 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 3,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196.91/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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