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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.71 and 36.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.71 and 36.47 is: 54.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.71 = 36.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.71 = 36.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.71 × 36.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.81/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.57

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