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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.79 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.79 and 24.96 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.79 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.79 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.79 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 2,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.41/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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