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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 88.82 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 88.82 and 30.31 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 88.82 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/88.82 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 88.82 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 2,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692.21/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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