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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.76 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.76 and 30.29 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.76 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.76 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.76 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 2,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.95/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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