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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.93 and 25.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.93 and 25.03 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.93 = 25.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.93 = 25.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.93 × 25.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 2,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.57/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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