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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 88.94 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 88.94 and 36.48 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 88.94 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/88.94 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 88.94 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 3,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.53/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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