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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 88.82 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 88.82 and 30.35 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 88.82 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/88.82 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 88.82 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 2,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695.54/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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