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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.52 and 36.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.52 and 36.20 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.52 = 36.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.52 = 36.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.52 × 36.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 3,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.89/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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