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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 88.77 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 88.77 and 34.79 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 88.77 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/88.77 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 88.77 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 3,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088.31/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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