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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.74 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.74 and 36.36 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.74 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.74 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.74 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.59/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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