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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.94 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.94 and 23.23 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.94 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.94 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.94 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 2,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.08/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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