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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 88.95 and 41.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 88.95 and 41.35 is: 61.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 88.95 = 41.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/88.95 = 41.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 88.95 × 41.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 3,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678.08/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.79

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