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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 88.23 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 88.23 and 53.37 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 88.23 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/88.23 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 88.23 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 4,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708.84/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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