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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.31 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.31 and 52.66 is: 78.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.31 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.31 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.31 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649.70/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.56

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