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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.68 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.68 and 36.35 is: 54.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.68 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.68 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.68 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 3,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223.84/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.49

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