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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 88.98 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 88.98 and 39.08 is: 58.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 88.98 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/88.98 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 88.98 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 3,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476.89/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.58

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