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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 88.98 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 88.98 and 28.88 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 88.98 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/88.98 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 88.98 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 2,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.74/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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