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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.72 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.72 and 37.76 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.72 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.72 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.72 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.07/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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