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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.57, 88.84 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.57, 88.84 and 58.80 is: 87.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.57 : 88.84 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.57/88.84 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.57x = 88.84 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.57x = 5,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.79/59.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.69

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