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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 88.62 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 88.62 and 18.53 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 88.62 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/88.62 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 88.62 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 1,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.00/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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