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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.86 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.86 and 32.20 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.86 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.86 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.86 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 2,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861.19/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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