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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.82 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.82 and 36.44 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.82 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.82 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.82 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236.60/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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