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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 88.75 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 88.75 and 34.87 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 88.75 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/88.75 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 88.75 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 3,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.71/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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