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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 88.68 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 88.68 and 30.62 is: 45.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 88.68 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/88.68 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 88.68 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 2,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.38/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.93

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