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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.11, 88.66 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.11, 88.66 and 18.52 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.11 : 88.66 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.11/88.66 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.11x = 88.66 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.11x = 1,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.72/59.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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