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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.79 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.79 and 58.71 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.79 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.79 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.79 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 5,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212.86/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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