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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 88.76 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 88.76 and 52.63 is: 78.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 88.76 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/88.76 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 88.76 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 4,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671.44/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.55

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