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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.68 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.68 and 43.92 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.68 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.68 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.68 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894.83/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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