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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 88.68 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 88.68 and 32.15 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 88.68 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/88.68 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 88.68 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 2,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.62/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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