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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.94 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.94 and 36.46 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.94 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.94 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.94 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 3,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242.75/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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