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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.63 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.63 and 39.83 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.63 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.63 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.63 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 3,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.59/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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