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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 89.07 and 58.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 89.07 and 58.03 is: 87.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 89.07 = 58.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/89.07 = 58.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 89.07 × 58.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 5,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.29/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.24

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