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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.11, 88.57 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.11, 88.57 and 39.86 is: 59.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.11 : 88.57 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.11/88.57 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.11x = 88.57 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.11x = 3,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530.40/59.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.73

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