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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 88.88 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 88.88 and 46.44 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 88.88 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/88.88 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 88.88 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127.36/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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