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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 88.97 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 88.97 and 41.38 is: 61.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 88.97 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/88.97 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 88.97 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681.15/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.95

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