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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.53 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.53 and 35.03 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.53 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.53 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.53 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.76/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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