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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.72 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.72 and 43.20 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.72 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.72 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.72 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 3,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832.70/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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