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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 88.74 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 88.74 and 28.85 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 88.74 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/88.74 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 88.74 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 2,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.71/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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