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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.64 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.64 and 30.64 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.64 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.64 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.64 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 2,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.93/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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