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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.63 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.63 and 35.21 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.63 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.63 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.63 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120.66/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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