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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 88.98 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 88.98 and 32.44 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 88.98 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/88.98 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 88.98 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 2,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886.51/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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