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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 88.82 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 88.82 and 52.74 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 88.82 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/88.82 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 88.82 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.10/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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