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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 88.92 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 88.92 and 39.02 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 88.92 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/88.92 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 88.92 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469.21/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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