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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 88.33 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 88.33 and 52.39 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 88.33 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/88.33 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 88.33 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 4,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627.17/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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