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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.92 and 41.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.92 and 41.37 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.92 = 41.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.92 = 41.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.92 × 41.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 3,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678.62/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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