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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 88.76 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 88.76 and 59.43 is: 88.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 88.76 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/88.76 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 88.76 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 5,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274.71/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.49

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