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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.74 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.74 and 52.23 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.74 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.74 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.74 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634.89/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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