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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.89 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.89 and 36.42 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.89 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.89 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.89 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 3,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237.37/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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