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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.56 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.56 and 53.08 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.56 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.56 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.56 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 4,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.54/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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