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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 88.95 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 88.95 and 38.71 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 88.95 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/88.95 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 88.95 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 3,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.25/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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