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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 88.99 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 88.99 and 58.69 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 88.99 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/88.99 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 88.99 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 5,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222.82/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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