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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 88.90 and 37.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 88.90 and 37.38 is: 55.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 88.90 = 37.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/88.90 = 37.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 88.90 × 37.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323.32/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.93

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