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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 88.85 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 88.85 and 39.96 is: 59.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 88.85 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/88.85 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 88.85 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 3,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.55/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.91

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