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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.80 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.80 and 35.16 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.80 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.80 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.80 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 3,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.21/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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