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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 89.26 and 58.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 89.26 and 58.51 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 89.26 = 58.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/89.26 = 58.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 89.26 × 58.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 5,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222.60/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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