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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.38 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.38 and 43.95 is: 65.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.38 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.38 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.38 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884.30/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.66

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