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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 88.45 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 88.45 and 52.43 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 88.45 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/88.45 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 88.45 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 4,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636.86/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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