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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 88.92 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 88.92 and 25 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 88.92 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/88.92 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 88.92 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 2,223
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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