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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 89.04 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 89.04 and 32.22 is: 48.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 89.04 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/89.04 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 89.04 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 2,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868.87/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.44

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