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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.98 and 41.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.98 and 41.29 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.98 = 41.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.98 = 41.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.98 × 41.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 3,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673.98/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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