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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 88.57 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 88.57 and 38.77 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 88.57 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/88.57 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 88.57 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 3,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433.86/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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