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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 88.94 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 88.94 and 34.98 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 88.94 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/88.94 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 88.94 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 3,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.12/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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