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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.80 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.80 and 36.35 is: 54.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.80 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.80 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.80 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 3,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227.63/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.49

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