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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.53 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.53 and 38.75 is: 58.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.53 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.53 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.53 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 3,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.54/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.06

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