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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 88.92 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 88.92 and 38.98 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 88.92 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/88.92 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 88.92 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 3,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.10/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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