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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.80 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.80 and 20.70 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.80 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.80 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.80 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 1,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.61/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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