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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 88.72 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 88.72 and 23.05 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 88.72 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/88.72 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 88.72 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 2,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.16/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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