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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.79 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.79 and 28.75 is: 43.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.79 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.79 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.79 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 2,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552.71/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.11

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