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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.92 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.92 and 35.23 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.92 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.92 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.92 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 3,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132.65/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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