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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 88.44 and 41.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 88.44 and 41.08 is: 61.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 88.44 = 41.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/88.44 = 41.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 88.44 × 41.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 3,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633.12/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.49

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