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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 88.53 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 88.53 and 26.94 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 88.53 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/88.53 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 88.53 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 2,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.00/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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