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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 88.68 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 88.68 and 43.98 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 88.68 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/88.68 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 88.68 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 3,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900.15/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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