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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.86 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.86 and 32.18 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.86 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.86 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.86 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 2,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.51/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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