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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.74 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.74 and 18.61 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.74 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.74 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.74 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 1,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.01/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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