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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 88.88 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 88.88 and 58.83 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 88.88 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/88.88 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 88.88 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 5,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.52/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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