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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 88.17 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 88.17 and 56.26 is: 83.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 88.17 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/88.17 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 88.17 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 4,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960.22/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.88

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