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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.82 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.82 and 58.56 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.82 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.82 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.82 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 5,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201.30/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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