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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 88.54 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 88.54 and 39.80 is: 59.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 88.54 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/88.54 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 88.54 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 3,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.89/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.61

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