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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 88.83 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 88.83 and 30.39 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 88.83 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/88.83 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 88.83 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 2,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699.54/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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