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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 88.98 and 32.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 88.98 and 32.31 is: 48.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 88.98 = 32.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/88.98 = 32.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 88.98 × 32.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 2,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.94/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.38

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