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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 88.84 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 88.84 and 59.10 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 88.84 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/88.84 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 88.84 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 5,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250.44/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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