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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 88.98 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 88.98 and 37.66 is: 56.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 88.98 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/88.98 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 88.98 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 3,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.99/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.46

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