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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.71 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.71 and 24.94 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.71 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.71 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.71 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 2,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.43/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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