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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.92 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.92 and 41.19 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.92 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.92 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.92 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.61/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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