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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.35 and 52.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.35 and 52.36 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.35 = 52.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.35 = 52.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.35 × 52.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 4,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626.01/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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