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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 88.98 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 88.98 and 28.86 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 88.98 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/88.98 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 88.98 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 2,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.96/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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