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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 88.70 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 88.70 and 59.08 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 88.70 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/88.70 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 88.70 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 5,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240.40/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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