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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 88.59 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 88.59 and 36.26 is: 54.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 88.59 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/88.59 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 88.59 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 3,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.27/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.38

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