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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 89.16 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 89.16 and 52.40 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 89.16 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/89.16 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 89.16 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671.98/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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