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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 88.80 and 32.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 88.80 and 32.14 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 88.80 = 32.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/88.80 = 32.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 88.80 × 32.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 2,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.03/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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