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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.88 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.88 and 30.40 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.88 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.88 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.88 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 2,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.58/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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