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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.76 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.76 and 22.64 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.76 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.76 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.76 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 2,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.36/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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