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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 88.88 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 88.88 and 42.11 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 88.88 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/88.88 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 88.88 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742.53/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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