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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.31, 88.97 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.31, 88.97 and 28.85 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.31 : 88.97 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.31/88.97 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.31x = 88.97 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.31x = 2,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566.78/59.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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