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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 88.91 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 88.91 and 39.02 is: 58.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 88.91 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/88.91 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 88.91 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 3,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468.63/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.53

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