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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.73 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.73 and 30.26 is: 45.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.73 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.73 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.73 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 2,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.97/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.36

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