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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 88.44 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 88.44 and 38.67 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 88.44 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/88.44 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 88.44 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 3,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419.97/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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