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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 88.48 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 88.48 and 28.55 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 88.48 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/88.48 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 88.48 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 2,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526.10/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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