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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 88.88 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 88.88 and 25.04 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 88.88 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/88.88 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 88.88 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 2,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224.99/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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