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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.61 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.61 and 37.41 is: 56.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.61 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.61 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.61 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 3,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.09/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.10

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