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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 88.56 and 28.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 88.56 and 28.61 is: 42.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 88.56 = 28.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/88.56 = 28.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 88.56 × 28.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 2,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.26/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.89

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