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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.97 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.97 and 39.02 is: 58.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.97 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.97 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.97 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.97/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.55

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