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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.87 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.87 and 20.75 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.87 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.87 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.87 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 1,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.90/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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