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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.83 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.83 and 16.47 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.83 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.83 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.83 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 1,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.90/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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